Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
socket size
English answer:
size of the head of the bolt..thus needs a socket wrench with a similar size opening
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airmailrpl
Aug 29, 2005 05:33
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socket size
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tubular heat exchanger
in a food-grade tubular heat exchanger
[Table] "Tightening torque for screws.
Screw size (M): M8
Socket size (mm): 13
Tightening torque Nm): 16"
...what's socket in this case? the head of the screw?
[Table] "Tightening torque for screws.
Screw size (M): M8
Socket size (mm): 13
Tightening torque Nm): 16"
...what's socket in this case? the head of the screw?
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| 4 +6 | size of the head of the bolt |
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size of the head of the bolt
Socket size (mm): 13 => it is probably a bolt with a 13 mm size head - thus needs a socket wrench with a 13 mm opening.
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-08-29 05:44:17 GMT)
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Web definitions for Machine screw
has a cylindrical shaft and fits into a nut or a tapped hole, a small bolt.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-08-29 05:44:17 GMT)
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Web definitions for Machine screw
has a cylindrical shaft and fits into a nut or a tapped hole, a small bolt.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw
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